Ohio played role in many of top American sports records
Ohio has left its mark on some of the greatest athletic achievements in American history.
- Need proof? Consider our role in The Atlantic’s recent “50 Percent Club” — a list of sports records at least 50% greater than their predecessors.
? Simone Biles: Winner of 19 World Championship gymnastics gold medals while no other female gymnast has 10.
⚾️ Babe Ruth: A dominant 1920s power display, including two seasons of hitting more home runs by himself than every team in the American League.
? Steph Curry: 22 NBA games with 10+ made three-pointers while no one has more than five.
? Joe DiMaggio: Base hits in 56 consecutive games in 1941.
- DiMaggio’s legendary hit streak ended in a game at Cleveland that featured five players hailing from the Buckeye State.
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